Drink-driver told cops she was too white to be arrested

An American drink-driver argued that she should not be arrested because she is a "very clean, thoroughbred, white girl", police documents state.

South Carolina woman Lauren Elizabeth Cutshaw, 32, was allegedly caught driving through a stop sign at twice the speed limit while under the influence early Saturday morning.

When pulled over police, she gave a lengthy explanation as to why she should not be arrested.

According to local paper the Island Packet, Cutshaw said she had perfect grades in high school, she was a cheerleader, she was in a sorority, her partner is a policeman, she graduated from a "high accredited university" and it was her birthday.

She also added: "I'm a white, clean girl."

"You're a cop. You should know what that means."

Lauren Elizabeth Cutshaw (Supplied)

She was arrested nevertheless, with the officer listing her excuses because they "further demonstrate the suspect's level of intoxication".